The e latch works with blind spot detection to prevent the door from opening in some circumstances. Otherwise they could just put a cheap LX style door latch. So there has to be some sort of electrical component

 

I just look before I open the door lol

 

Millennials and the gen after are different now. I can see some point their phone out the window, take a picture and then look on the phone if the coast is clear.

 

Haha, that’s true. I could see them doing that

 

The e latch is already on the NX. I think most cars will go this way. For safety reasons I guess. Also good to be different and stand out. Personally I’d rather just have a regular handle

 

Corvette has been doing it forever. New iX and i7 also use it.

 

I’ve been looking forward to having this safety feature on my next vehicle. My partner has a tendency to open his door without checking the traffic outside. This would be a godsend!

 

Lol, now that is tech I would love in a car door. Haha. I love trying to slam my kitchen cabinets then it just hits the dampers and closes very calmly. Lol

Pretty much. I have this in my Stinger, they call it safe exit assist. Living in central Philly where street/parallel parking is a necessity if I decide to drive, I thought this would go off all the time. Only two times I have triggered the system, both at night with a bicyclist and a car. It's cool that it can identify bikes in low light and happy that it's not overly aggressive cause you know, I have eyes and there are mirrors. Lol.

I'd imagine these systems really shines for those with kids or back seat riders who tend to open doors without looking.